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In an age of “do-it-yourself”, it is easy to believe that professional advice is expendable, particularly in the context of Australian immigration law.

While we encourage intending applicants to seek answers for themselves, when it comes to the changing landscape of Australian immigration law, the Department of Home Affair’s ever-increasing application fees, and their vigorous approach to the enforcement of sponsorship obligations, English language ability, health and character checks, the need for sound legal advice delivered by specialist immigration practitioners has never been greater.

Our legal qualifications, experience, and practical knowledge mean we have the necessary technical expertise to map a clear and direct course through the Australian immigration process.

Total Case Management Service

Individual

If you are looking to live and work in Australia we can help you identify the right visa option and understand the requirements you need to satisfy in order to apply for Australian permanent residence. Engaging our services at the start of the application process will save you time and money.

Business

To be effective in this age of globalisation your business needs expertise to ensure your employees get the right visa as quickly as possible. We offer a full range of services focusing on businesses that need to bring executives, managers, specialists, key personnel and their accompanying family members to Australia.

Services

We provide a comprehensive range of immigration services in relation to Australia’s Skilled & Employer Sponsored Visa programmes to individuals and businesses, locally and overseas. Our in-depth knowledge of latest developments in immigration law, policy and procedures means you can be confident you will receive comprehensive accurate, and solution focused immigration advice.

To be effective in this age of globalisation your business needs expertise to ensure your employees get the right visa as quickly as possible. We offer a full range of services focusing on businesses that need to bring executives, managers, specialists, key personnel and their accompanying family members to Australia.

If you are looking to live and work in Australia we can help you identity the right visa option and understand the requirements you need to satisfy in order to apply for Australian permanent residence. Engaging our services at the start of the application process will save you time and money.

We provide a comprehensive range of immigration services in relation to Australia’s Skilled & Employer Sponsored Visa programmes to individuals and businesses, locally and overseas. Our in-depth knowledge of latest developments in immigration law, policy and procedures means you can be confident you will receive comprehensive accurate, and solution focused immigration advice.

What We Deliver

Expert Advice

Finding the right immigration solution and providing the advice you need through a full consultation and completion of our electronic questionnaire to efficiently identify the most appropriate visa option.

Personalised Service

Direct contact with our Accredited Immigration Law Specialist & Registered Migration Agent, who will personally guide you through the entire application process and ensure the relevant criteria is addressed and the required supporting documentation provided to the Department of Immigration for assessment.

Follow Up

To ensure our clients are advised of any changes in Australian immigration law, policy and procedure which may impact the processing of their application or the conduct of their business.

Ethics & Confidentiality

Our legal qualifications, professional regulation, and legal professional privilege that attaches to client communications, means you benefit from the highest level of professional and ethical standards.

Australian Immigration Blog

Stay up to date with the latest developments in Australian Immigration law, policy and procedure.

To avoid common pitfalls and optimise your chances of success, ask these 5 key questions before commencing the 482 TSS sponsorship process. 1. What occupation code should I use when sponsoring for the 482 TSS? Standard [...]

Australians desiring their overseas partner to live with them in Australia will pay a Partner Visa Application Charge of AUD $7,715.00 to the Department of Home Affairs (HA) from 1 July 2019. Partner Visa costs are now [...]

Australian Government announcements to enact new visa options from November 2019 for migrants to live, work and study in regional Australia means that there has never been a better time for highly skilled applicants to migrate to [...]

To avoid common pitfalls and optimise your chances of success, ask these 5 key questions before commencing the 482 TSS sponsorship process. 1. What occupation code should I use when sponsoring for the 482 TSS? Standard [...]

Australians desiring their overseas partner to live with them in Australia will pay a Partner Visa Application Charge of AUD $7,715.00 to the Department of Home Affairs (HA) from 1 July 2019. Partner Visa costs are now [...]

Australian Government announcements to enact new visa options from November 2019 for migrants to live, work and study in regional Australia means that there has never been a better time for highly skilled applicants to migrate to [...]

Australia’s migration planning levels for 2019 - 2020 have been reduced from 190,000 to 160,000 with the Skilled Migration Program retaining almost 70% share of the total visa places available. The allocation of existing and the implementation [...]

What Our Clients Have To Say

Our reputation for excellence in Australian immigration law is built on direct client contact between our principal immigration lawyer, Ms. Melissa Haag (Registered Migration Agent Number: 0000586) and our clients, as well as our delivery of effective immigration solutions specifically tailored to our clients needs and circumstances.

I had a great experience with Haag Walker Lawyers, would highly recommend them to anyone requiring assistance with visas. Melissa was extremely knowledgeable and guided me throughout the process of dependent 457 visa for my wife and transition of 457 to 186 (Permanent Residence), for both me (primary) and my wife (secondary applicant). Melissa never sets false expectations and was very precise with the processing timelines. Melissa was easy to approach and always responded to the queries at the earliest. We had a very pleasant experience through out the course of visa process. Extremely reliable and highly recommended!

Chaitanya Payasam

We have been using Haag Walker Lawyers for all our immigration work from India and the US for the past 3.5 years, and I can honestly say that the service and knowledge that we get, along with excellent processing times has been excellent throughout. Melissa has excellent knowledge and finds good solutions each time. Balancing this with a great fee structure has meant that we have been able to reduce costs by about a third and improved timelines of the previous Big 4 company we were using in the past. Highly recommended!

Haag Walker lawyers managed my and my family’s transition from a Temporary Work Skilled Visa (457) to a Skilled State Nominated Permanent Residency Visa (190) as Engineering Manager. I had found out about them through an internet search for visa agents with expert knowledge on Victorian state nominated visa. We received state nomination almost instantaneously after submission of the relevant documents. While the subsequent waiting period from submission of the visa application to allocation of a DIBP case officer was lengthy, our visa were granted without any further inquiries, once this had happened. Melissa demonstrated a high level of professionalism, with firm knowledge about what is required – and what is not required – to be successful in the various process steps. Her focus on the bare facts and integrity of the information provided to the authorities were decisive for the quality of the submission. Above all, her reassuring way helped my family and me not to lose confidence during the final waiting period. The process to achievement of the visa grant would probably not have been straight without Melissa’s service and advice.

Michael Jansen

Highly recommend. Melissa was extremely experienced and knowledgeable, and provided multiple solutions to a particularly difficult case; As there are new changes to immigration policy, and the 457 visa has been scrapped. She was able to outline the options available. If you are in a similar situation, I would definitely recommend pursuing advice through Melissa.

Ryan Gemmel

I run a hospitality company running a number of venues in Melbourne. I have had the pleasure of working with Melissa, at Haag Walker, on a number of occasions in relation to Subclass 457 – Temporary Work (Skilled) Visa, including, Standard Business Sponsorship Application & 457 Nomination. A very professional outfit, timely and transparent in their advice and correspondence and they get results. I have had plenty of experience working with various Lawyers over the years and I would put Haag Walker Lawyers at the very top of that list. Many thanks Luke

We had a great experience with Haag Walker Lawyers. Melissa was amazing from start to finish – she helped us throughout the 457 process, and again for the transition to the 186, for both the primary applicant and de facto. We had trust in Melissa from the first time we met with her – she is incredibly knowledgeable and professional, she explains everything clearly and sets realistic expectations. I have already recommended her to friends, and will continue to recommend her without hesitation in the future.